Kuranda is not the only rainforest tour experience that you can take a day trip from Cairns to.
A relaxing self-drive along a coastal route for around 2.5 hours will take you to the equally beautiful Daintree. Here you can be guided through Aboriginal cultural experiences, walk through the Daintree rainforest on the free boardwalks, and even take a river cruise on the Daintree river where you may get a glimpse of a crocodile!